YEARLY HIGH
2.2396 SBD
YEARLY LOW
2.1693 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2015 SBD

2021 QAR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the QAR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 2.2396. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 5, dropping to 2.1693.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0702 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1976 to the December average rate of 2.2215, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.2396 was down 4.52% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.3456, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 11,198 SBD
2020 Average 11,304 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 10,847 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 351.18 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.2248
2.1852
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to SBD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.1939, compared to 2.2090 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1939
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2090

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0662 SBD (High: 2.2396 / Low: 2.1734). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 SBD (High: 2.1928 / Low: 2.1820).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0662
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 2.1901) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.2742), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0841 (-3.70%).

2021 Avg (March) 2.1901
2020 Avg (March) 2.2742

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2153 2.1813 2.1976
February 2.2066 2.1920 2.1983
March 2.2396 2.1734 2.1901
April 2.1992 2.1863 2.1932
May 2.1928 2.1820 2.1885
June 2.2034 2.1878 2.1955
July 2.2147 2.1693 2.2050
August 2.2131 2.1756 2.2016
September 2.2263 2.1852 2.2075
October 2.2160 2.2011 2.2106
November 2.2149 2.1983 2.2081
December 2.2267 2.2148 2.2215